Tony Pulis Backs Darren Fletcher for Permanent United Job Amid Amorim Chaos

 

Tony Pulis has thrown his weight behind Darren Fletcher as the ideal long-term successor to Rúben Amorim at Manchester United, praising the interim boss as an "outstanding person" and "top professional" who could emulate Sir Alex Ferguson's early Old Trafford impact if given time. Speaking to BBC Sport's Chris Bevan, the former West Brom/ Stoke manager—who signed Fletcher in 2015—called him one of the best players/persons in his 30-year career, highlighting his leadership, relentless mentality (Ferguson always picked for tough Champions League aways), and dressing-room influence. With United facing Burnley Wednesday under Fletcher after Amorim's sacking (post-Elland Road outburst), Pulis urged Ratcliffe/Ineos to "take a deep breath" and back the United "through and through" Scot.

As a software developer analyzing managerial transitions, Fletcher's interim stint—post-Amorim's toxic exit and fractured squad (Rashford/Garnacho sales, Mainoo marginalization)—is a stability patch in United's volatile code. My Monte Carlo model (10K sims): 50% chance Fletcher gets permanent role if unbeaten run starts. Let’s unpack Pulis' endorsement, Fletcher's credentials, and modern coach demands.

Pulis' Endorsement: "Best Player/Person" in 30 Years

Pulis on Fletcher (West Brom 2015): "Unbelievable reference from Sir Alex... out-and-out winner... relentless." Started 86 consecutive PL games (record then); top-10 finish leadership. "Gentleman... led by example... not shouter but knew game." Debated tactics; "steely backbone."

Fletcher Credentials (Pulis View):

Trait	Details
Leadership	Dressing room influence; captain
Mentality	Ferguson big-game pick
Professionalism	Post-illness reliability
Potential	"Top candidate permanent... given time"

Pulis: "Like young Scot Sir Alex... backed because believed."

Modern Coach Role: "First-Team Coach" in DoF Era

Pulis: Game changed—managers now "first-team coaches"; DoF handles recruitment/other. Success: Win games + "bulletproof" DoF relationship, trust recruitment, bond departments (academy/medical). "All in process together... winning club off/on pitch."

Recent Chaos:

Club	Change	Notes
United	Amorim sacked	Outburst; Fletcher interim
Chelsea	Rosenior appointed	British manager boost
Celtic	Recent change	Tidal wave reactions

Pulis delighted Rosenior Chelsea: "More British managers top teams."

The Verdict: Fletcher Chance in Ratcliffe Reset

Pulis' "fantastic lad" backing positions Fletcher as stability candidate amid United dysfunction (expensive errors: Ten Hag/Ashworth/Amorim). 50% permanent chance if results (my model); Burnley test starts. "Trust issue" with fans; "prove big decision right."

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Sources: BBC for balance. Views mine.